Clematis, Flammula Clematis, Late, Small-flowered Clematis 'Purpurea'
Clematis recta
| Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) |
| Species: | recta (REK-tuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Purpurea |
Group:
Herbaceous
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Shape:
Single
Bloom Diameter:
Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Other details:
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pruning Groups:
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Sarasota, Florida
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Geneseo, New York
Calabash, North Carolina
Sherwood, Oregon
Olympia, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Dec 16, 2013, MaryArneson from Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) wrote: This small-flowered white clematis has been growing in my Minneapolis garden for long enough that I can't recall where it came from, and I had a hard time finding its identity. It self seeds but hasn't been excessively invasive. If given a little support, it stands about three feet high. Otherwise, it just lies across the ground and blooms equally well. The flowers and leaves twine around each other but can be untangled easily to allow cutting for bouquets. It's a rugged plant that isn't killed by the very heavy dog traffic along our street or by extremes of cold or underwatering. The flowers look almost exactly like paniculata but the bloom time is much earlier. I have never noticed any fragrance. |
| Neutral | On Apr 24, 2005, saya from Heerlen, The young leaves and stems are purple and aging to midgreen further in its flowering season. This clematis is a non-clinging perennial with terminal clusters of starry white flowers and needs a hold to stand straight...it 'll flopp otherwise. Letting it sprawl as a ground cover is another option. Cut back after bloom for another round of flowers. I 've found the clematis recta that I 've grown not that fragnant as told...I 'ld rate it as only slightly fragnant. |
